I've got feral cats....they came with the house.....they get infections pretty frequently from fighting each other and they disappear for up to a week or more and then show up scarred, but infections gone.....don't lose hope....it's hard to kill a cat......

I've been thinking about Monkey today and was really hoping for some more positive news. I'm sorry she's not back yet. Are there any animal rescue places nearby that you could ring? Maybe someone found her and took her to get treatment?

I've been thinking about Monkey today and was really hoping for some more positive news. I'm sorry she's not back yet. Are there any animal rescue places nearby that you could ring? Maybe someone found her and took her to get treatment?

one. there's a sanctuary near here. but they dont do rescues, but my mom in law went there since its by her house. i talked to my mailman, he knows Monkey, and delivers in a large area, he'll keep an eye out as well.

I don't want to chastise you, because you are already upset, and I also understand that each situation and circumstance is different, but I just can't leave this thread without saying this. Taking on an a pet comes with a responsibility and a loyalty you would have to a family member. I guess I find it hard to understand that a cat could be allowed to roam and end up in a fight without immediate veterinary attention. Having to hear cats fighting in the street and actually going outside to grab a neighbors cat who, on occasion was injured, I just guess I can't tolerate it.

However that doesn't take away that I really am so sorry msdebagain, I truly hope Monkey is hanging in there and will come home so you can get her the vet care she needs. It is an awful situation for the both of you. I have my fingers crossed from half-way-round the world she will come back to you.

I don't want to chastise you, because you are already upset, and I also understand that each situation and circumstance is different, but I just can't leave this thread without saying this. Taking on an a pet comes with a responsibility and a loyalty you would have to a family member. I guess I find it hard to understand that a cat could be allowed to roam and end up in a fight without immediate veterinary attention. Having to hear cats fighting in the street and actually going outside to grab a neighbors cat who, on occasion was injured, I just guess I can't tolerate it.
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lets see. i'm trying not to be upset by this, but quite honestly I AM. monkey is 12 yrs old. when we got her, we had money, she had her shots, saw a vet. she's been spayed. she is a well cared for cat. its not her fault that i have gone on disability in the past 11 months, thereby cutting my income in half. its not her fault that we are honestly having hard times. should i have given her away because of this? my cat does NOT leave the yard, ever. she will however defend herself if attacked, like anyone would. how DARE you accuse me of anything less than being a good pet owner. i dont get other pets because of this. yes i'm pissed. maybe i'll calm down when my cat gets home. thanks alot.

maybe i'll just sit out of the thread for a bit until i calm down. you are damned right i'm upset. i came here for soothing words from friends not a lecture. you should have chosen another thread for your lecture. ugh.

We know you are a good pet owner,Msdebagain! Truly. Bad times call fall on anyone ,so please do not be judgmental. Cynic is right. We are waiting with you! Maybe she is consulting some cat-healer and will stroll in any time,demanding dinner!

I didn't start out to collect diamonds, but somehow they just kept piling up.-Mae West

I'm so sorry Monkey hasn't returned yet. Can you try the trap again and keep your other kitty inside?

I had a kitty a while ago who developed an abscess at the base of her tail after being bitten by another one of our other cats (he was part vampire, I tell you!). The vet squeezed it, and I gotta say, it was the most God awful smell I've ever smelled. I almost passed out. Maybe Monkey passed out somewhere from the smell too!

Cats are 'protective' of their owners in that they do tend to hide when they don't feel well. I always know my cat's triad disease is acting up if I can't find her. But there's no doubt Monkey loves you and will return when you least expect it!